Game 69, Philly & Phx, Nice. Death lineup incoming, Wednesday, 7pm Phoenix time

[SunsRback4Good]

I wanna see IT

You don’t see him sitting on the bench?

[Qwigglez]

I thought Maxey was going to light us up, but he's 2/10.

[SkyBill40]

I'm a little late to the party, but I see we're up. I won't be surprised if we don't get a single helping of Thomas even if it's junk time. Vogel is an ass like that.

[Maze]

Why bring IT in if you don't plan to use him?

[lilfishi22]

Why bring IT in if you don't plan to use him?

We do plan on using him. Just not in the way we expect

However, ahead of the Suns’ matchup with the 76ers, head coach Frank Vogel indicated that Thomas is unlikely to see rotation time unless the team faces injuries.

Vogel clarified Thomas’s role when questioned about potential playtime on Wednesday, emphasizing, “No, he’s here for depth. When we’re at full strength, he won’t be in the rotation.”

Vogel also mentioned the anticipated return of Josh Okogie, which will bolster the Suns’ roster depth.

[SkyBill40]

Why bring IT in if you don't plan to use him?

Same goes for Thaddeus Young. Dude could definitely contribute but I don't think Vogel even knows he's on the bench. With each game, I like him even less and I've never liked Vogel. He's overrated vastly and needs to be cut loose come season's end.

[SkyBill40]

Booker already has four and the third just started. We might get to see Thomas after all.

[grumpysaddle]

Why bring IT in if you don't plan to use him?

Same goes for Thaddeus Young. Dude could definitely contribute but I don't think Vogel even knows he's on the bench. With each game, I like him even less and I've never liked Vogel. He's overrated vastly and needs to be cut loose come season's end.

I would have cut him 20 games ago and just see what Kevin Young has in him with no one questioning his offense. Then if it didn't work, move on to a better fitting coach in the off-season.

[SkyBill40]

Why bring IT in if you don't plan to use him?

We do plan on using him. Just not in the way we expect

However, ahead of the Suns’ matchup with the 76ers, head coach Frank Vogel indicated that Thomas is unlikely to see rotation time unless the team faces injuries.

Vogel clarified Thomas’s role when questioned about potential playtime on Wednesday, emphasizing, “No, he’s here for depth. When we’re at full strength, he won’t be in the rotation.”

Vogel also mentioned the anticipated return of Josh Okogie, which will bolster the Suns’ roster depth.

Vogel's "use" for him is to occupy a seat on the bench because they need to have a full roster and he helps complete that requirement, nothing more. Just another reason to dislike Vogel because he, like Williams, never utilizes the weapons he has available.

[grumpysaddle]

Durant needs to take a hard look at himself and tighten up on his ball control. For how good of a basketball player he is, most of his turnovers are inexcusable.

[SkyBill40]

Durant needs to take a hard look at himself and tighten up on his ball control. For how good of a basketball player he is, most of his turnovers are inexcusable.

He plays far too fast and loose, which inevitably leads to turnovers and transition baskets for opponents.

[grumpysaddle]

Seriously, just run plays for Allen, get him open, get him shots.

[grumpysaddle]

Crazy on a team with Booker/Durant/Beal that my favorite players right now (and most of the season) are Grayson Allen and Bol Bol.

[MrMiyagi]

I WANT TO SEE ISAIAH THOMAS PLAY BASKETBALL!!!!

[SkyBill40]

Crazy on a team with Booker/Durant/Beal that my favorite players right now (and most of the season) are Grayson Allen and Bol Bol.

Agreed. There's a lot of unlikable players on this squad and that makes it somewhat challenging to be a fan. Bridges, Johnson, and Payne made it entertaining with their energy. Booker, Beal, and Durant make it boring with all their chucking and iso plays.

[grumpysaddle]

With how poorly the 6ers are playing, we should be up 40. We continue to be our own worst enemy.

[grumpysaddle]

Crazy on a team with Booker/Durant/Beal that my favorite players right now (and most of the season) are Grayson Allen and Bol Bol.

Agreed. There's a lot of unlikable players on this squad and that makes it somewhat challenging to be a fan. Bridges, Johnson, and Payne made it entertaining with their energy. Booker, Beal, and Durant make it boring with all their chucking and iso plays.

I don't dislike any of them, they are just disappointing to me this season. They are playing well below their pedigree.

[Revived]

It’s insane how Grayson Allen is barely making 1/5th of Bradley Beal’s contract man. Absolutely crazy.

The Suns have been massive let downs overall this season but holy crap I can’t even imagine where they’d be without Allen.

[grumpysaddle]

Let's get some IT action. Maybe if we go up 30 we can see something fun.

IT/Allen/O'Neale/Thad/Bol

[grumpysaddle]

I wish we didn't 'tamper' to get fricking Drew Eubanks. I hate watching him play basketball.